Marks & Spencer Invests £95m in Retail Staff Pay

Marks & Spencer has announced a £95m investment aimed at increasing retail staff pay. The investment is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to improve employee compensation.

Pay Increase Details

  • The pay rise will be implemented from April 1st
  • The increase is in line with the Real Living Wage in the UK
  • The company has invested over £285m in increased pay since 2022

Company Performance

The company’s shares have experienced fluctuations in value due to various market factors. These factors include:

  • Corporate earnings updates
  • The European Central Bank’s interest rate decision
  • The FTSE 100 index has experienced mixed performance

Share Price Impact

The exact impact of these market developments on Marks & Spencer’s share price is unclear.